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Error code BR-DE-1

Payment instructions are missing

XRechnung invoices must contain payment instructions (BG-16).

The official rule

“Eine Rechnung (INVOICE) muss Angaben zu "PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS" (BG-16) enthalten.”
In XRechnung 3.0.2 2.6.0 (UBL), XRechnung 3.0.2 2.6.0 (CII)Severity: Error

Official text, in the language the rule set publishes it in.

Fields named: BG-16

Common causes

  • The invoice layout has no bank details.
  • No payment method is set on the invoice.

How to fix it

  • Choose a payment method and a layout with your bank account.

Where to fix it in your software

  • Lexware Office: Wähle am besten ein Drucklayout mit einer hinterlegten Bankverbindung. (help page)

From each provider's own help page, read on 25 October 2026. Menus can change; we are not linked to these providers.

Wrong vs. right (UBL)

Wrong
</cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:PaymentTerms>…</cac:PaymentTerms>
Right
</cac:AccountingCustomerParty>
<cac:PaymentMeans>
  <cbc:PaymentMeansCode>58</cbc:PaymentMeansCode>
  <cac:PayeeFinancialAccount><cbc:ID>DE23999999990000202051</cbc:ID></cac:PayeeFinancialAccount>
</cac:PaymentMeans>
<cac:PaymentTerms>…</cac:PaymentTerms>

Related rules

BR-DE-23-aBR-DE-30
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